Plant Hr Administrator

Position: Plant HR Administrator

Department: Human Resources (BP)

Job Overview: UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry.

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is part of the public-private initiative led by the government to address the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa. UD Trucks is committed to creating work exposure opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa in accordance with the BBBEE Compliance. This position is earmarked for Unemployed Youth on a 12-month contract basis. The person applying must comply with the criteria and be registered on the Yes4Youth platform.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Conduct candidates background and reference checks (vetting process) and send out rejection emails to unsuccessful candidates.
2. Employee onboarding, employee offers, contracts and packs, PPE planning, and induction for new recruits.
3. Change in status / letter submission to any recruitment movements.
4. Update notice boards with HR related information (adverts, medical appointments).
5. Facilitate medical aid applications, changes, and queries.
6. Issue medical aid cards and update any medical changes monthly.
7. Facilitate internal employee changes / transfers and terminations.
8. Facilitate internal and external HR related queries and requests.
9. General HR admin and filing and assist in responding to staff inquiries.
10. Support with employee wellness clinic and HR activities.
11. Coordinate plant events, venue bookings, equipment hire, gifting, etc.
12. Support all training programs, booking of venues, communication with relevant stakeholders for scheduled training.
13. Issue out training certificates and lunch for planned training and learnerships.
14. Manage dry rations process for UDTO ordering monthly with onsite canteen.
15. Raise POS canteen invoice for UDTO Plant using ARIBA system weekly.
16. Order stationery and support other assigned functions.
17. Blue collar IRP5 and pay slips distribution.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or similar.
2. 2 years' experience in HR role preferable within a manufacturing environment.
3. Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

About UD Trucks: Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility, and connectivity.

UD Trucks develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Our trucks and people go the extra mile for our customers and business partners, day in and day out. We are an 8,+ strong team of colleagues with 40 nationalities who bring diversity and passion in delivering our products and services.

We trust each other, work collaboratively, and embrace change. At UD Trucks, our purpose is Better Life – to make life better for people and the planet.

We have developed a culture that promotes: Diverse and friendly culture – Strong culture of diversity and inclusion, organizing annual events, daily activities, and open communication platforms including various internal voluntary networks. Empowered growth – Global exposure and growth opportunities across functions and countries through internal mobility system and self-driven career opportunities, building a learning organization by enabling self-managed learning supported by the UD Academy. Flexibility with trust – We continue to fully support both remote working (where and when applicable) and flexible working hours, and we actively encourage our colleagues to maintain a good work / life balance.

You will have the autonomy and flexibility to split your working time between both our wonderful, modern, and equipped HQ and remotely. Be part of our journey to create Better Life for society, for our customers, and for yourself.

UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.